August 1611 Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan
- his beloved father & the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior & so his training begins But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival Even with his friend Akiko by his side Jack is singled out by bullies & treated as an outcast With courage in his heart & his sword held high can Jack prove himself & face his deadliest rival yet?